Creative Belgium Awards

It’s the mission of Creative Belgium to recognize, promote and honour the Belgian creative industry and the work that move businesses, the work that moves minds. Experts from the Belgian world of advertising, design and digital communication get the opportunity to show their best and most original creative work in this unique competition.

Changes ahead! Next awards season brings new categories, challenges and opportunities. You can find all the important updates and new categories for the Creative Belgium Awards 2026 in the Entry Kit. Let’s celebrate the work that moved the dial, changed minds and raised the bar.

KEY DATES
02.02.2026 – Entries are open
05.03.2026 – One-on-one info session
01.04.2026 – Entry deadline
07.05.2026 – Judging week
12.06.2026 – Creative Belgium Awards 2026 at Silt, Middelkerke

The 2026 jury presidents

Smart, picky, curious and ready to be inspired and judge your work. They’ve accepted the job of being great guides before the verdict drops and they can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. Explore the jury presidents’ categories in our Entry Kit.

• CLASSIC: Geoffrey Hantson, Chief Creative Officer @Happiness Brussels
• CRAFT: Vanessa Henderickx, Senior Art Director @AKQA 
• DESIGN: Aurore Lechien, Design Director @Base Design
• ENGAGEMENT: Johan Roelandt, Chief Creative Officer @BBDO Belgium 
• EXPERIENCE: Jonathan D’Oultremont, Creative Director @Publicis Groupe Belgium
• STRATEGY: Kristof Janssens, Chief Creative Officer @TBWA Belgium